Tourist resorts witness high influx
The Swat region, in particular, saw a significant influx of tourists. Famous destinations within Swat, such as Madyan, Bahrain, and surrounding areas, welcomed a total of 288,424 domestic tourists, along with 63 foreign visitors. These figures highlight Swat's popularity as a prime attraction for Pakistani tourists during the Eid holidays.
Across the province, other major tourist spots also experienced high visitor numbers, including Galiyat, 177,000 tourists; Naran Kaghan,168,000 tourists; Malam Jabba, 160,000 tourists; and Dir Upper, 85,000 tourists.
These statistics were compiled with the assistance of police and Balochistan Levies checkpoints, Tourism Police, assistant commissioners, and field officers from relevant development authorities.
Under the directives of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur and Advisor for Tourism Zahid Chanzeb, excellent facilities were provided to tourists.
Visitors highly praised the effective arrangements for parking, security, guidance, and medical assistance. Young personnel from the Tourism Police provided exemplary service to tourists, while the Department of Tourism's helpline 1422 remained operational 24 hours a day.
The significant arrival of tourists in merged districts like Khyber and Bajaur also highlighted the emerging tourism development in these areas.
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority played a pivotal role in managing tourist arrangements, oversight, and facility provision.
Advisor for Tourism Zahid Chanzeb stated that the trust shown by tourists is a source of pride. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government and the Culture and Tourism Authority are utilizing all available resources to make the province a safe, modern, and world-class tourist hub.
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